The overall renovation of the facility at 1424 Herr Street is expected to be finished by early July, spokeswoman Katie Andreano said on Tuesday.

In addition to a gym, the renovated facility will house things including classrooms, a community room, a kitchen, a computer lab and a music studio. Bethesda bought the former printing facility in 2015 and began renovations last summer.

When the project is finished, it will mark the end of the first phase of a $2.8 million project. The second phase will involve renovations to Bethesda’s existing community center nearby, and connecting it to the new community center.

Renovating the former printing facility is the most expensive part, costing $2.1 million, according to Andreano. That money has been raised.

Bethesda needs to raise another $700,000 to pay for phase two, she said.

The organization hopes to raise the money and begin renovations shortly so the full project can be finished by the end of 2019, she said.

“We think the momentum is here,” she said, referring to the visual impact of progress at the former printing plant.

The renovated buildings will give more space for assorted educational and social programs Bethesda offers for children, teens and families.

Andreano said those programs have furthered Bethesda’s mission of reducing homelessness and raising quality of lives.

“That kids and families that have come to those programs have not shown up at shelters down the road. That is the goal,” she said.